Nikki Reed lands role in supernatural drama Sleepy Hollow as iconic creator of American flag Betsy Ross

Things just keep getting better and better for Nikki Reed.

And she's continuing her upward trajectory by landing a role as a series regular in the upcoming third season of Fox's Sleepy Hollow, according to the Hollywood Reporter on Wednesday. 

The publication reports that Nikki, 27, will play Betsy Ross, who is described as sexy with an unsuspecting physical prowess.

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Success: Nikki Reed landing a role as a series regular in the upcoming third season of Fox's Sleepy Hollow, according to the Hollywood Reporter on Wednesday - pictured on Monday in Nashville

Success: Nikki Reed landing a role as a series regular in the upcoming third season of Fox's Sleepy Hollow, according to the Hollywood Reporter on Wednesday - pictured on Monday in Nashville

She's the famous seamstress known and loved for sewing the nation's first flag by day, but by night she's a dynamic colonial insider, a secret operative within George Washington's mysterious ring of spies. 

Her new husband Ian Somerhalder will, no doubt, also be pleased, as the series is filmed in Atlanta - where he films The Vampire Diaries.

The Twilight and Thirteen alum tied the knot with Ian, 36, in April after a whirlwind nine-month courtship. 

They've been spotted enjoying their new life of marital bliss - looking loved up together as they appeared at Comic-Con last weekend in San Diego. 

Couple: Newly weds Nikki Reed and Ian Somerhalder are enjoying their new life of marital bliss - looking loved up together as they appeared at Comic-Con last weekend in San Diego

Couple: Newly weds Nikki Reed and Ian Somerhalder are enjoying their new life of marital bliss - looking loved up together as they appeared at Comic-Con last weekend in San Diego

Nikki has three films schedule for release this year including Scout, The Highway Is For Gamblers and A Sunday Horse.  

She's best known for her blood-sucking role as Rosalie Hale in the Twilight Saga along with her cult classic 2003 hit Thirteen.

With roles in hit shows like Lost and The Vampire Diaries, Ian is also a familiar face in the geek community.

Along with acting for film and TV, Ian and Nikki are devoted to helping and fostering animals in need.

At a recent event for releasing birds into the wild in San Pedro, California, Ian gushed to US Weekly about his brand new bride calling her 'unbelievable.'

The lady is a vamp: Nikki played vampire Rosalie Hale in the Twilight saga 

The lady is a vamp: Nikki played vampire Rosalie Hale in the Twilight saga 

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